It's too bad that Northeast Ohio hasn't recognized what Paul Silas has . . . that "team" effort wins games. Looking at our economic initiatives, Northeast Ohio seeks individual winners. Those seeking individual glory. Not the team's.

The Region is an ecosystem, diversity and inclusion is the key to success. We all need to know "who's in the game" and how their interaction can secure regional success.

No one person will make the difference. But like the Cavaliers, one person (any person) can lead the way and create a spirit.

The RealNEO initiative is one way to bring people together into Community Of Interest Links, where making change can happen.